Best Ruby Hill Podcasts (2025)

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Joined by David Hill 42:51

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3h ago42:51

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Chris and Andrew kick things off with some weather whiplash and snowblower talk before introducing a new guest on the show, long-time Rubyist David Hill. They chat about fast food and favorite shows, David’s accidental path into Ruby and Rails, and various projects he’s worked on, including an AED management application. The discussion also touches…

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Call It Frisco Part 3: Emperor Norton and Herb Caen Myths Debunked! 23:50

4h ago23:50

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In this episode of The Secret History of Frisco, Knox Bronson returns—hopefully for the last time—to San Francisco’s most emotionally charged semantic battlefield: the word “Frisco.” Building on the earlier episodes Call It Frisco and Call It Frisco #2 — Sally Stanford Weighs In On The Eternal Conflict, Knox dismantles two of the most commonly cite…

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Jumpstart Pro Evolution - Streamlining Rails Development 1:05:42

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In this episode, Chris and David Hill catch up on wild winter temperature swings, then dive into what Chris has been refactoring in Jumpstart to reduce merge pain, cut dependencies, and make upgrades smoother. The conversation branches into AI-assisted coding pitfalls and where AI shines, new web security headers that could simplify CSRF handling, …

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Amanda Knox: Guilty Until Proven Innocent 35:53

1h ago35:53

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How a study-abroad dream turned into a global courtroom spectacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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He Survived a Shotgun Ambush Then the System Failed Him - Part 1 36:32

6d ago36:32

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In August 1987, Riverside, Illinois Police Officer Tom Weitzel stepped out of his squad car to check a suspicious vehicle parked on the wrong side of the street - no plates, dark tinted windows, door cracked open. Seconds later, a gang member rolled out of the back seat, racked a pump shotgun, and shot Tom at point-blank range. Tom’s portable radio…

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Ted Bundy: The Illusion of a Monster 40:18

2h ago40:18

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A deep dive into the charm, the lies, and the darkness behind Ted Bundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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Docker Disasters and Dev Container Journeys 1:17:43

23h ago1:17:43

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Andrew kicks off at 8 a.m. with six Docker containers running, and he and Chris dive into what modern Rails development looks like inside dev containers—covering Rails’ own images and features, using Mise and Playwright instead of Selenium, and why OrbStack has replaced Docker Desktop on their Macs. They talk through the trade-offs of running servi…

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Inside the Crisis Facing America’s Sheriffs: Anthony Amerson Breaks It Down 55:52

6d ago55:52

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In this powerful episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, Executive Director of the National Black Sheriffs Association, Anthony Amerson, shares the extraordinary story of his father - Lucius Amerson - the first Black sheriff elected in the South since Reconstruction. Anthony takes us inside the struggles, courage, and legacy of his father’s service, wh…

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28 Children Born Into A Cult: The Family 39:47

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In this episode, we dive into The Family—the eerie Australian cult led by the chillingly serene Anne Hamilton-Byrne. On the surface, it looked like a spiritual retreat… but behind closed doors, children were stolen, identities were erased, and obedience was beaten into them. This is the story of how one woman convinced her followers she was the rei…

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San Francisco Ruby Conference Recap 44:20

7d ago44:20

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Andrew returns from SF Ruby with a lot more than conference swag! He brings a clear snapshot of where Ruby, Rails, and AI are headed right now. In this episode, he and Chris walk through the most impactful talks from SF Ruby, share highlights of engaging discussions with other developers and friends, reminisces about nostalgic tech items, and explo…

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Rails Business with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch 1:07:34

21d ago1:07:34

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew have a lively conversation with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch from the Rails Business Podcast. They discuss their experiences and journeys with Ruby on Rails, starting from their early encounters with the technology to hosting a specialized Rails podcast. Critical technical topics are covered, i…

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JFK Assassination: Dallas Aftermath, FBI Tensions, and Jack Ruby’s Final Chapter 17:04

25d ago17:04

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Sixty years after the JFK assassination, the questions and consequences still echo through Dallas. In our final episode, historian Rick Janich shares the seldom-discussed aftermath: the federal tensions between the FBI and Dallas Police, the city’s scarred reputation, and the creation of what would become the Dallas Police Museum. We also examine t…

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Abducted From Her Own House: The Jessica Lunsford Story 55:02

1M ago55:02

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Tonight, we’re going back to one of the most heartbreaking cases in modern true crime — the disappearance and murder of nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford. A little girl who should’ve been safe inside her own home, and a predator who was hiding just steps away. We’ll walk through the night she vanished, the frantic search, the devastating discovery, an…

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JFK Assassination: The Human Stories - Marie Tippit, Clint-Hill, and-the Witnesses of Dallas 16:26

1M ago16:26

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Beyond the headlines of November 1963 were the families, officers, and everyday citizens whose lives changed forever in the aftermath of President Kennedy’s assassination. In Part Two, we explore the emotional heart of the story: Marie Tippit, widow of Officer J.D. Tippit Jackie Kennedy’s private grief and her letter to Dallas Clint Hill’s reflecti…

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JFK Assassination: How Lee Harvey Oswald Was Captured - The Dallas Police Timeline 20:16

30d ago20:16

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On November 22, 1963, shots rang out in Dealey Plaza — and the world changed in seconds. But behind the iconic images of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination was a frantic, chaotic, and deeply human response unfolding inside the Dallas Police Department. In this first episode of our three-part series, Dallas Police historian Rick Janich walks …

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Managing Open Source with Nate Berkopec 46:37

1M ago46:37

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In this episode, guest Nate Berkopec joins Chris and Andrew to discuss the current state and cultural controversies surrounding Ruby Gems, Bundler, and open-source projects in general. The conversation dives into the split within the Ruby community, the complexities of maintaining key projects, and the challenges of funding and sustaining open-sour…

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The Last Hours of John O’Keefe: What Really Happened? 34:46

1M ago34:46

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On a snowy January night, Boston police officer John O’Keefe ended up dead in the front yard of a house he never walked into — and his girlfriend, Karen Read, became the center of a case that tore an entire community apart. In this episode, we break down the investigation, the rumors, the mistrial, and the verdict that shocked the country. Learn mo…

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Ep. 9 Bones Remmer Pt. 1—Tenderloin Gambling King, Jack Ruby, & A Short History of Frisco's La Cosa Nostra 29:03

1M ago29:03

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In this episode, we step back into San Francisco at the end of the roaring twenties, when bootleggers, blackhanders, and quiet Mafia bosses carved out invisible empires in North Beach. It was a time when the city’s underworld tried to keep its violence out of sight — but the headlines told another story. It’s also the backdrop for the rise of Elmer…

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From Legacy to Infamy: The Murdaugh Story 47:59

1M ago47:59

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Money. Power. Murder. The Murdaugh name once meant influence — until it became synonymous with betrayal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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Beyond the Badge Finding Purpose and Joy After Policing 32:08

1M ago32:08

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What happens when the badge comes off? When the mission changes, but the heart that served still needs a place to go? In this second part of a powerful two-part conversation, Heroes Behind the Badge host Dennis Collins continues his discussion with David Berez, Dave Howe, Bill Erfurth, and Craig Floyd—exploring what comes after awareness: rebuildin…

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The Weight We Carry Breaking the Silence on Police Suicide 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Every year, more law enforcement officers die by suicide than from all line-of-duty causes combined. In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, Heroes Behind the Badge host Dennis Collins sits down with David Berez, Dave Howe, Bill Erfurth, and Craig Floyd to confront the silent epidemic of stress, trauma, and loss inside police cultur…

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Love, Lies & Abduction: The Jan Broberg Story 40:39

2M ago40:39

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She was kidnapped—twice—by the man her family trusted most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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If the Glove Fits: The O.J. Simpson Case 49:25

2M ago49:25

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A football legend. A brutal double murder. And a courtroom that turned into a circus. This is how O.J. Simpson went from America’s favorite to its most controversial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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Chris Is Back, Ruby Drama, Projects, and Parenthood 50:57

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew catch up with Chris discussing the arrival of a new baby and the challenges of balancing work and parenting. Then, they dive into the complexities of dealing with OpenSSL 3.6 issues on their development environments, exploring various debugging attempts and ultimately finding a workaround. The conver…

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Ep. 8—Rachel Walther Discusses "The Lady from Shanghai" Orson Welles’ Fractured Dreamscape of San Francisco Noir 44:20

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This installment is all about the wild 1947 film noir The Lady From Shanghai, and guest Rachel Walther, a film historian with a book coming out soon called Born To Lose, The Misfits Who Made Dog Day Afternoon, breaks down the chaotic story behind it. The Lady From Shanghai film was a last-ditch effort by Orson Welles to get back in Hollywood’s good…

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He Hunted in Silence: The Story of Israel Keyes 43:31

2M ago43:31

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He buried murder kits all over the country… then came back years later to use them. In this episode, we dig into the dark mind of Israel Keyes — how he hunted strangers, stayed hidden for years, and why even the FBI still doesn’t know how many people he killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Steve Sund on When Cops Are Told to Stand Down 1:01:41

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What happens when officers are ordered not to act, even as lives hang in the balance? In this gripping episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steve Sund returns to discuss the growing tension between politics and policing in America. From the real-life Chicago dispatch audio where police were told to stand down, to the…

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Ep. 7—"WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex" (1944) Part Two 32:51

2M ago32:51

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Welcome back, Frisco fans! You're tuning into Part Two and the conclusion of our deep dive into the San Francisco Examiner's 1944 sensation: "WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex," by the legendary, if controversial, author Gertrude Atherton. If you missed the start, you definitely want to go back and listen to Part One! This episode picks up where…

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MISSING: WHERE IS MADELEINE MCCAN? 47:43

2M ago47:43

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A family vacation in Portugal turned into one of the most haunting disappearances in modern history. This is the story of Madeleine McCann — and the night she vanished from Apartment 5A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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Who Owns RubyGems? Inside the Ruby Central Controversy 51:29

2M ago51:29

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris is on paternity leave celebrating the birth of his son, so Andrew brings in Drew Bragg and Rachael Wright-Munn (aka ChaelCodes), to discuss recent controversies surrounding Ruby Central and its alleged takeover of Ruby Gems and Bundler. They dive into the timeline of events, conflicting narratives, communicatio…

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Chris Cosgriff | Officer Down Memorial Page Founder 45:47

3M ago45:47

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At just 19 years old, Chris Cosgriff founded the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) from his college dorm room. What started as a student project has grown into the nation’s leading digital memorial for fallen law enforcement officers, honoring their sacrifice and ensuring they are never forgotten. In this episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, Chris s…

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Irina Nazarova: SFRuby Conf 44:06

3M ago44:06

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Irina Nazarova shares her journey revitalizing San Francisco's Ruby community through local meetups and the upcoming SF Ruby Conference. She explains her mission to connect startups with Ruby developers while creating opportunities in a challenging job market. • Moved to San Francisco in January 2024 and restarted the dormant Ruby meetup • First me…

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Blastoff Rails with Travis Dockter 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with Travis Dockter, the founder of a brand-new Ruby conference, Blastoff Rails. They dive deep into Travis’s journey from business school to bootcamp, his love for conferences, and why he decided to organize one of his own in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From planning venues and sponsors to shaping…

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Ep. 7—The Examiner's 1944 Moral Crusade Against Barfly Women—"WOMEN IN SALOONS—The Shame of My Sex" Part 1 50:12

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In this episode of The Secret History of Frisco, we're diving into the San Francisco Examiner's sensational 1944 moral crusade against Barfly Women and the threat they posed to the social fabric of San Francisco. The paper hired the renowned 86-year-old author and novelist, Gertrude Atherton, a San Francisco native, to mount an investigation into t…

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The Delphi Murders: Solved or Unsolved? 30:45

3M ago30:45

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In 2017, two best friends went for a walk along an Indiana trail and never came home. A grainy video, a haunting voice, and years of unanswered questions — this is the story of the Delphi Murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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Rails World: Amanda Perino 44:46

3M ago44:46

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Amanda Perino, Executive Director of the Rails Foundation, shares insights into Rails World's evolution and the foundation's growth strategy for supporting the global Ruby on Rails community. From creative conference elements like the Ruby Embassy experience to strategic partnerships with regional events, Amanda reveals how they're building sustain…

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Rails World 2025 Recap 42:49

2M ago42:49

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In this episode, Chris and Andrew reflect on their recent trip to Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, sharing travel adventures, highlights from the conference, and insights into major Rails announcements. From slide-heavy talks to new features like ReActionView, Action Push, Kamal Geo Proxy, Hotwire Native, and Action Text Lexxy, they explore how the R…

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America’s Crime Crisis: Politics & Fallout (Part 2) 27:55

3M ago27:55

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In Part 2 of this series, we move beyond the statistics to reveal the real-world consequences of America’s crime crisis. From Baltimore’s violent crime surge to the collapse of proactive policing, we uncover how political decisions, media narratives, and staffing shortages affect both law enforcement officers and communities. Discover what it means…

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Buried Alive: The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping 28:41

3M ago28:41

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Three school bus hijackers. Twenty-six kidnapped children. A buried moving truck. In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping and the daring escape that shocked the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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The Truth Behind America’s Crime Stats (Part 1) 13:57

3M ago13:57

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Why do politicians and media outlets say crime is down while Americans feel less safe than ever? In Part 1 of this two-part series, we expose the hidden truth behind America’s crime statistics, the shocking 44% rise in violent crime, and why most people have never heard of the National Crime Victimization Survey. You’ll hear about police staffing s…

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Rails World: Roy Tomeij and Ali Krynitsky 39:33

3M ago39:33

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Roy Tomeij and Ali Krynitsky join us at Rails World Amsterdam to discuss the European Ruby community's revival and the growing landscape of Ruby conferences across the continent. • Roy shares his Ruby journey starting in 2005 when his team switched from Java to Rails 0.12 • AppSignal co-founder explains their approach to community sponsorship beyon…

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Live at Rails World 2025 35:12

3M ago35:12

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Live from Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, Chris and Andrew hang with Andy Croll and Jason Charnes to trade conference vibes, hair envy for DHH, and real talk on the keynote roadmap: Turbo offline, Hotwire Native 1.3, Kamal, “CI on your machine,” SQLite, and Beamer. The conversation also touches on the quirky and entertaining embassy experience at Ra…

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Abducted: The Full Story of Lisa McVey 40:48

3M ago40:48

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The incredible story of Lisa McVey, the 17-year-old who survived a terrifying abduction—and outsmarted a serial killer to bring him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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Adam McCrea: Judoscale 38:50

3M ago38:50

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Adam McCrea shares how he turned a side project into JudoScale, a Ruby-focused auto-scaler now powering thousands of apps. We discuss his origins in the Ruby community, how he (mostly) bootstrapped the company, and admits he's pretty much living the dream. We also look ahead at new potential features like DinoSniper and proactive scaling. Judoscale…

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SF Ruby with Irina and Vladimir 59:28

3M ago59:28

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with returning guests Irina Nazarova and Vladimir Dementyev to discuss the upcoming SF Ruby Conference, a vibrant event taking place in San Francisco on November 19-20, 2025. They delve into the significance of the conference for startups and the Ruby community, highlighting the venue, keynote s…

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Chief Joe Morris 9/11 Story (Part 2) | Leading the Recovery at Ground-Zero 33:09

3M ago33:09

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In this second and final part of his powerful 9/11 story, retired Port Authority Police Chief Joe Morris shares what it was like to lead the recovery effort at Ground Zero after surviving the collapse of the South Tower. Chief Morris recounts how he organized hundreds of officers in the midst of chaos, the heartbreaking loss of colleagues like Capt…

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Chief Joe Morris 9/11 Story (Part 1) | From LaGuardia to Ground Zero 28:53

3M ago28:53

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On September 11, 2001, the Port Authority Police Department suffered the greatest single-day loss of life in U.S. law enforcement history. Thirty-seven officers never came home. In this first part of a powerful two-part series, Chief Joe Morris shares his firsthand 9/11 story. Starting the day as commanding officer at LaGuardia Airport, Joe recount…

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XO Ruby with Jim Remsik 59:20

3M ago59:20

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In this episode, Chris chats with guest Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant, on the significance of Ruby and Rails conferences. They discuss the nuances of organizing and attending such events, including the challenges and rewards of emceeing, the importance of community guidelines, and the value of having diverse participation. Jim shares insights int…

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The Idaho Student Murders: A Deep Dive 35:01

4M ago35:01

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A deep dive into the tragic murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow, Idaho — exploring who they were, what happened that night, and the investigation that shook a small college town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michelle Cuervo

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Tidewave with José Valim 56:12

3M ago56:12

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew welcome guest José Valim back on the show to talk about Tidewave, a new web development tool integrated with Phoenix and Rails frameworks. The conversation covers the tool's functionality, its ability to inspect and manipulate web elements directly from the browser, and its feature of automatically t…